Man Drowns After Jumping from Ferry in Spain
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Man Drowns After Jumping from Ferry in Spain
- A 45-year-old British man drowned on Friday, September 4, 2026, after jumping from a tourist ferry in Spain, reportedly as part of a challenge with his brother to swim to a beach bar.
- The incident occurred as the ferry, named Dorimar, traveled between Cambrils and Salou in Catalonia, with his 42-year-old brother also jumping into the water but surviving.
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A British tourist tragically drowned on Friday, September 4, 2026, off the coast of Catalonia, Spain, after reportedly jumping from a tourist ferry with his brother. The 45-year-old man was traveling with his parents and 42-year-old brother on the Dorimar ferry, which operates between the coastal towns of Cambrils and Salou.
Reports indicate that the brothers had been drinking and were refused more beer by the captain before they jumped from a window of the ferry, just minutes before it was due to dock in Salou. Their intention was reportedly to swim to a nearby beach bar.
Passengers alerted the crew at approximately 6:41 PM local time, and maritime rescue teams were dispatched. While the younger brother managed to reach the shore safely, the 45-year-old struggled in the water and drowned. His body was recovered later that evening, around 9:25 PM local time.
The man’s parents, who remained on board the ferry, were informed of their son’s death upon arrival in Salou and received psychological support. The Civil Guard in Tarragona has launched an investigation into the incident, and a post-mortem examination is expected to determine the exact cause of death. This incident marks the 14th drowning along the Tarragona coastline this summer and the first recorded in September.